Penicillin Discovery

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What is the name of the antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming?

  • Ampicillin
  • Cephalosporin
  • Tetracycline
  • Penicillin (correct)

Who is credited with the discovery of Penicillin?

  • Louis Pasteur
  • Alexander Fleming (correct)
  • Rober Koch
  • Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

What is the main use of Penicillin?

  • To treat bacterial infections (correct)
  • To cure cancer
  • To cure viral infections
  • To treat skin disorders

When was Penicillin discovered?

<p>1928 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of organism is Penicillin derived from?

<p>Fungi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using empiric therapy in treating infections?

<p>To provide immediate treatment before definitive diagnosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What informs the choice of empiric therapy?

<p>The apparent site of infection and signs and symptoms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to follow CDC recommendations for prevention and treatment of infections?

<p>To reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting culture and susceptibility studies?

<p>To guide antimicrobial therapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of local patterns of drug-resistant organisms?

<p>They inform the choice of empiric therapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of consulting infectious disease physicians and pharmacists?

<p>They provide guidance on antimicrobial therapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical timeframe required for laboratory tests to definitively identify causative organisms and determine susceptibility to antibiotics?

<p>48 to 72 hours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of universal precautions in infection control?

<p>To prevent the spread of infections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of methicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections in the context of antimicrobial therapy?

<p>They are caused by a drug-resistant organism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preoperative skin and bowel cleansing?

<p>To prevent surgical site infections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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